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08 Mar 2007 
APPI.ICANT  S ISSUE AND THF BOARD'S DECISIONAL RATlONdL ARE DikCUSSED ON THE 41'I'ACHED  AIR FORCE DIS 

FD-2006-00361 

'Bow DEtSIONAL  RATI0NAI.F 

Case heard in  Washington,  D.C. 

Advise applicant of the decision of the Board, the right to a personal appearance withlwithout  counsel, and the right to submit an 
application to the AFBCMR. 
1  Names and votes will be made available to the applicant at the applicant's  request. 

550 C STRM  WEST, SUlTE 40 
RANDOT.pH AFR, TX 781 50-4742 

FROM 

SECRETARY OF THE AIK FOHLE PLHSONNFI  COlJhCIL 
AIR FORCE DISCIIARCE  REVIEW  BOARD 
1535 COMMAND DR, EE WING, 3RD FLOOR 
ANDREWS AFB, MD 20762.7002 

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AFHQ FORM 0-2077, JAN 00 

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(EF-V2) 

Previous edition will be used 

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AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD DECISIONAL RATIONALE 

CASE NlJMBER 

FD-2006-00361 

GENERAL:  The applicant appeals for upgrade of discharge to honorable. 

The applicant was offered a personal  appearance before the Discharge Review Board (DRB) but declined to 
exercise this right. 

The attached brief contains available pertinent data on the applicant and the factors leading to the discharge. 

FINDINGS:  Upgrade of discharge is denied. 

The  Board  finds  that  neither  the  evidence  of  record  nor  that  provided  by  the  applicant  substantiates  an 
inequity or impropriety that would justify  a change of discharge. 

ISSUE:  Applicant  contends  her  discharge  was  inequitable  because  it  was  too  harsh  and  based  on  one 
isolated incident  in her career.  The records  indicated the applicant  received  four Letters  of Reprimand and 
three  Records  of  Individual  Counseling  for  misconduct.  The  misconduct  included  lying  to  supervisor, 
financial  irresponsibility,  inappropriate  behavior,  failure  to  comply  with  standards,  violation  of  medical 
quarters,  substandard  duty  performance,  and  making  a  false  official  statement.  The  DRB  opined  that 
through these administrative actions, the applicant had alnplc opportunities to change her negative behavior. 
The  Board  concluded  the  misconduct  was  a  significant  departure  from  conduct  expected  of  all  military 
members.  The characterization of the discharge received  by  the applicant was found to be appropriate. 

CONCLUSIONS:  The  Discharge  Review  Board  concludes  that  the  discharge  was  consistent  with  the 
procedural  and  substantive  requirements  of  the  discharge  regulation  and  was  within  the  discretion  of the 
discharge authority and that the applicant was provided full administrative due process. 

In view of the foregoing findings the Board further concludes that there exists no legal or equitable basis for 
upgrade of discharge, thus the applicant's discharge should not be changed. 

Attachment: 
Examiner's Brief 

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 

AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 

ANDREWS AFB, MD 

(Former AlC)  (HGH AlC) 

1.  MATTER UNDER REVIEW:  Appl recld a GEN Disch fr USAF Randolph AFB, on 21 Apr 
99 UP AFI 36-3208, para 5.50.2  (Pattern of Misconduct -  Conduct Prejudicial to 
Good Order and Discipline).  Appeals for Honorable Discharge. 

2.  BACKGROUND: 

a. DOB: 4 Dec 77.  Enlmt Age: 18 8/12.  Disch Age: 21 4/12. Educ: HS DIPL. 
AFQT: N/A.  A-79,  E-76,  G-84,  M-42. PAFSC: 4Y031 - Dental Assitant Apprentice. 
DAS: 22 May 97. 

b.  Prior Sv: (1) AFRes 29 Aug 96 -  29 Dec 96 (4 months 1 day) (inactive) . 

3.  SERVICE UNDER REVIEW: 

a.  Enlisted as AB 30 Dec 96 for 4 yrs. Svd: 02 Yrs 03 Mo 22 Das, all AMS. 

b.  Grade Status:  A1C -  30 Apr 98 
Amn -  3 0 Sun 97 

c.  Time Lost:  None. 

d.  Art  15's:  None. 

e.  Additional: LOR/UIF, 14 DEC 98 - Making a false official statement. 

LOR/UIF, 10 AUG 98 -  Substandard duty performance. 
LOR, 06 MAY 98 -  Violation of medical quarters. 
RIC, 04 MAY 98 -  Failure to comply with standards or follow 

directions. 

RIC, 27 JAN 98 -  Inappropriate behavior. 
RIC, 09 OCT 97 -  Financial irresponsibility. 
LOR, 07 OCT 97 -  Lying to supervisor. 

f.  CM:  None. 

g.  Record of SV: 30 Dec 96 -  29 Aug 98  Randolph AFB  2  ( 1 n i t i a l ) ~ ~ ~  

h.  Awards &  Decs:  AFTR, AFOUA. 

i.  Stmt of Sv:  TMS: (02) Yrs  (07) Mos  (23) Das 
TAMS: (02) Yrs  (03) Mos  (22) Das 

4.  BASIS ADVANCED FOR REVIEW:  Appln  (DD Fm 293) dtd 31 Aug  06. 

(Change Discharge to Honorable) 

ISSUES ATTACHED TO BRIEF. 

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1. Applicant's Issues. 

Dear Sir/ Ma'am, 

I am Molly M, Monsivais, formerly a proud member of the US-. 

I am writing 

and petitioning before you today for a review and reconsideration of my separation status. 
I separated h m  the USAF on 21 April 1999 as an A1C. I come before you today as 
words on this piece of paper in hops that you will be able to see through my eyes. 

First if I may, I must state that I was raised in the military environment, as my father 
m e d  proudly for twenty-four years. I have the up most respect and pride in our military. 
Duting my service to our country I must be adamant that I never disrespected or would of 
placed many my wrong decisions that could ever impacted my career, My discharge 
paperwork states that there was misconduct on my part in reasan for my separation. I 
have always prided myself in truth and will admit that I did snimptesent the truth, once 
and once ody. As I had been serving a short period and had requested a leave extension 
by one day due to car trouble, the truth that has stayed with me to this day is that the 
request was due to a relationship problem; one that could have impacted my well being 
and safety. So I did as requested and called my supervisor stating that I needed an 
additional day of leave. She of course did reprimand me once I returned, however never 
did I wmt to tell her the true reason because of pride. This to you the review board, is the 
only time that 1 ever had any misconduct during my service. 

As a strong individual, I will never doubt that I am strong minded and strong willed ; this 
strength it may have at times not sat well with others. I will never deny myself or self- 
esteem as a person and to be able to contribute to a team. So if misconduct was speaking 
truth, demanding to be treated as a person, or pushing my team member to succeed then I 
am guilty of that. I will forever hold the m e d  forces in my heart and hope to one day 
contribute back the military as a contracted nurse. It is when I am on any base that I am 
home. The military will always be a family to me. 

I will be married soon to a proud member of the anned services, so I might not have had 
the opportunity to continue to serve in my own name. I shall serve through him and 
supporting him through his career and deployments as a military wife. My strength, my 
determined will, my passion for everything in life is what has me writing to you even 
almost seven years later. 

So as far as my question or request, is that you review this and my record and upgrade my 
status as Honorable, that would be so much more worth to me than to be listed as 
General- Under honorable conditions. I thank you for your time and hope to hear back 
with favorable news. 

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DEPARTmNT OF THE AIR FORCE 

AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND 

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FROM: 12 ADSICC 

SUBJECT: Notification Memorandum-Administrative  Discharge 
1.  I am recommending your discharge &om the United States Air Force for Misconduct - A 
Pattern of Misconduct (Conduct Prejudicial to Good Order and Discipline).  The authority for this 
action is Air Force Policy Directive 36-32 and Air Force Instruction 36-3208, Chapter 5, Section 
H, Paragraph 5 .SO.  If my recommendation is approved, your service will be characterized as 
Honorable or General.  I am recommending your service be characterized as General. 

2.  My reasons for this action are as follows: 

a.  On or about 5 Oct 97, you uttered false statements stating your vehicle broke down in 

Lubbock, Texas, when in fact you were in Clovis, New Mexico.  For this offense, you received a 
Letter of Reprimand (LOR), dated 7 Oct 97. 

b.  Between 1 Jul97 and 3 1 Jul97, you borrowed $500.00 from Mrsi. .-. .. .- l and did not pay 

the full amount back in the given time.  For this offense you received a Letter of Counseling 
&OC,  AF Form 174), dated 9 Oct 97. 

c.  On or about 14 Jan 98, you went to a hair salon while on quarters.  This is evidenced by a 

Memorandum for Record ( W R )  that was accomplished on 15 Jan 98. 

d.  On or about 23 Jan 98, you failed to report for duty on time and provided a false official 
statement.  You returned late from lunch and stated you were authorized by Dr.l-.-. .: to do so. 
Upon investigation, it was determined Dr,l.-. ..:  gave you no such authorization. For this offense 
you received an LOC, dated 27 Jan 98. 

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e.  On diversooccasions between 17 Apr 98 and 29 Apr 98, you were derelict in the 

performance of your duties in that you failed to comply with standards and guidelines required by 
Dr. L - - - - + - - -  i  For this offense you received an LOC, dated 4 May 98. 

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f  On or about 5 May 98, after being placed on quarters, you were seen at a softball game. 

For this offense you received an LOR,  dated 6 May 98. 

g, On diversppccasions between 29 Jul98 and 31 Jul98, you were derelict in the performance 

of your duties in that you continually failed to comply with standards and guidelines required by 
your superiors,  For this offense, you received an LOR, dated  10 Aug 98.  An Unfavorable 
Information File (UIF) was created. 

h.  On or about 7 Aug 98, you made a false official statement, to wit:  you wrote two checks 

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received an LOR, dated 14 Dec 98.  This action was added to your UP. 

!totaling $675.00 to pay rent.  For this offense you 

3.  Copies of the documents to be forwarded to the separation authority in support of this 
recommendation are attached.  The commander exercising special court-martial jurisdiction, or a 
higher authority, will decide whether you will be discharged or retained in the Air Force.  I€ you 
are discharged, you will be ineligible for reenlistment in the Air Force and will probably be 
denied enlistment in any component of  the armed forces. 

4.  You have the right to consult legal counsel.  Military legal counsel has been obtained to assist 
you.  An appointment has. been made for you to consult Capt  ---------------_----., 
Counsel, Bldg. 399, Room B-40 (7-2274) at 1300 hours on 14 Jan 99.  You may consult civilian 
legal counsel at your own expense. 

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:  Area Defense 

5.  You have the right to submit statements on your own behalf.  Any statements you want the 
separation authority to consider must reach me by  2 5 T4 A/  97. unless you request and receive 
an extension, in writing, for showing good cause.  I will send them to the separation authority. 

6.  If you fail to consult counsel or submit statements in your own behalf, your failure will 
constitute a waiver of your right to do so. 

consume no alcohol for 72 hours prior to this examination. 

a DD Form 2697.  You must fast for 12 hours prior and 

cal examination.  You must report to the Primary Care 

8.  You must report to 12 MSSIDPMARS (Separations) within 24 hours of this notification. 

9.  Any personal information you furnish in rebuttal is covered by the Privacy Act.  A copy of 
Am 36-3208 is available for your use in the unit personnel office. 

10. Execute the attached acknowledgment and r e t h  it to me immediately. 

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Attachments: 
1. Supporting Documents 
a,  LOR, dated 7 Oct 97 
b.  LOC, dated 9 Oct 97 
c.  MFR, dated 15 Jan 98 
d.  LOC, dated 27 Jan 98 
e.  LOC, dated 4 May 98 w/ attachments 
f.  LOR, dated 6 May 98 w/ attachments 
g.  LOR, dated 10 Aug 98 w/ attachments 
h.  LOR, dated 14 Dec 98 w/ attachments 

2.  Airman's Receipt of Notification Memorandum